I can’t believe it was a year ago today that I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook and saw that a litter of puppies was being born on our sweet Maggie’s birthday. I wasn’t even serious when I showed them to my hubby, but he jumped right on it. It took me a few days to agree to take the plunge and get a puppy. I haven’t regretted it for a minute since.
Luke was a very good and fairly easy puppy. Sure, we’ve had the normal puppy destruction and moments of pulling our hair out (and sometimes still do!)…but after him I wouldn’t hesitate to do the puppy thing again (which probably means the next one will be a nightmare!). My hubby and I agreed that Luke would go to formal training, we’ve done that and he has proven to be a very smart boy and a quick learner. He still has his puppy moments of totally blowing us off, but his training is ongoing and we know he is a work in progress.
Luke is not perfect, there are some issues with him that I will fill you in on one of these days. But any problems aside, he is a sweet and loving boy and we couldn’t possibly love him any more than we do. He is a nut and makes us laugh and smile every day (and sometimes shake our heads!). HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUKEY – LU!!!! We are so happy you became a part of our family, and your sisters love you so much too (even if they do get irritated with you sometimes). More than anything, Luke has helped us through the loss of Kobi and he came to us exactly when we needed him.
We had our big paw-ty yesterday (since we had to work today), with cake and presents. We had planned to get out some of the agility equipment to play with, but the weather didn’t cooperate (we did have some fetch in the morning before it started raining again). Sometime this week we will though, and I’ll be sharing photos of the celebration throughout the week. Thank you to everyone who has joined in our Three Days of Happy. If you haven’t entered our giveaway yet, then click here and join in the fun of guessing Luke’s weight and possibly win one of two prize packs! The contest is open through Saturday.
Where’s the mischief here? Well, Luke has just grown up too darn fast! 🙂
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Happy birthday handsome Luke!
Thank you!!!
Happy Happy Birthday Luke! Cant wait to see the photos of the celebration – you take such stunning photos!
Thank you so much, especially for that compliment! 🙂
Happy Birthday Luke, you are a very handsome man and I’ve loved reading about you growing up!
Thank you, and we’re also glad you’ve been here to watch him grow up with us!
Happy birthday, Luke!
The photographs are great – I particularly like the one in the snow.
Thank you! We’ll be doing that snow thing again soon enough I think! 🙂
Oh Luke i do wish you a Happy Birthday..and i must go and look at the other posts on your party! i am sure that any issues aside you are the most loved poochie !..our boys are issue central and i think it makes them even more endearing 🙂 such cute pictures made me all squee here 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
Thank you, and we think you’re right about the issues….having to deal with them just brings us closer to them too.
So glad you enjoyed the photos! xxoo
I can’t believe he’s a year already! He was so small back then… Happy Birthday Luke!
It’s hard to believe how much they grow in such a short time! Thank you!
Hard to believe he’s one already! So glad you found him and that he brings you so much happiness! I’m sure Kobi had a hand in that!
We are so glad too, and definitely believe that Kobi (& Maggie) had something to do with it. <3
What absolutely adorable photos!!!!
Happy Birthday Luke you sweet pup!!!!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Thank you so much, Jenna!!
Yes, pretty hard to believe Luke has been with you for a year already! Happy, Happy Birthday to Luke! (and to our Maggie and Bear over the Rainbow Bridge, always in our hearts!) Love to all
Well, he hasn’t actually been with us for a year yet, that won’t be until 12/22! It was fun celebrating all the birthdays together this year, and including Maggie and Bear too. Love you Auntie Lynn!
Luke–you are ADORABLE!! Happy birthday to an awesome pup.
Thank you so much, Sage!!
Happy Birthday, Luke! We hope you’re having a fun day!
Thank you, Island Cats! I had a great day!
Love, Luke
Luke looks like a pup that could steal your heart in minutes. Enjoy him …
He definitely stole ours in no time at all!
He was such a tiny little nugget!
Happy birthday, Luke! Hope this year brings even more great adventures than the last!
Thank you! I know, when we looked back at the photos, we couldn’t believe how small he was. Especially that he used to be smaller than Cricket!
Happy Birthday! If growing too fast is your biggest mischief, I think you’re doing pretty well!
Thank you! Well, there might be some other mischief too….but we don’t need to talk about that. BOL!
Love, Luke
so handsome!! Are you of legal (toilet bowl) drinking age yet?? LeeAnna and Cole at not afraid of color
Oh boy, I don’t know! Mom and Dad keep the toilets closed all the time, so I guess not?
Thank you for coming by!
Love, Luke
Happy Birthday, Luke!!! What a handsome boy you are! Sounds like you and Sheba are having quite a birthday celebration!! Hope Cricket is having fun, too!!
Thank you!! We all had a very fun time, even though our play time was ruined by stupid rain! Me and Sheba got lots of new toys to play with (and we let Cricket play too)!
Love, Luke
Happy Birthday, Luke! One is a big milestone and you made it. No one is perfect, so I’m sure you have your issues as all us dogs do. Enjoy your special day!
Thank you, Emma! I had a great first birthday!
Love, Luke
Happy first birthday Luke! You have grown into such a handsome young man! Have a fun-tastic birthday and a happy new year! ☺ ♥
Thank you! He has been having lots of fun destroying his new toys….LOL
happy birthday…we are often caught between wanting pups to outgrow their puppyhood and wanting our dogs to be puppies again.
That’s so true, Jan! Thank you!
Happy Birthday Luke! Have the best day 🙂
Thank you! He did have a great day, and they’re still eating cake, so it’s been a great week, actually! 🙂
Happy Happy Bark Day Luke!!!! May there be many, many, MANY more!!! xoxo
Thank you so much, Caren!! xxoo
Happy Birthday Luke! I can’t believe you are a year old! Seems just like yesterday when your mom was writing about bringing you home! You have grown into a handsome young man! You are such a cutie!
Thank you! The time has sure gone by fast, that’s for sure.
Happy Birthday, Luke! You’ve grown into a handsome little guy!!!
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday Luke! I remember when your Mom brought you home to live with your family……you were a cutie then and just look at you now…..still cute but grown-up cute! We know you’re as happy as your family is to have you there…………………..Have a SUPER birthday!
Hugs, Sammy
Thank you, Sammy! I am definitely a very happy boy, and had a great birthday!
Love, Luke xo